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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 26, 1934

Page

3

Daring Mine Rescue Ends Bank Payroll Heist

In a Texas desert shaft Howard CT Howard wakes in waterlogged ruins after a payroll robbery attempt. He outsmarts two thieves, uses a rope noose to subdue one, captures the other, and orders the delivery of the captive to the marshal in Stover before collapsing.

Ben CT Howard Hiis Howard Cactus Wells Desert Sanford Conner Shad Ghost Stover

Douglas' Egyptian Liniment for quick healing

An old remedy claim describes Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as stopping bleeding instantly, cauterizing wounds, preventing blood poisoning, and aiding muscular rheumatism. The ad pitches its speed and certainty as daily medical help.

Douglas

The Noble Origin and Craft of Sandwich Making

An essay traces the sandwich to the Earl of Sandwich and praises bread quality and careful prep. It outlines slicing technique, bread choices, fillings, and toppings, plus a bran bread recipe for hearty sandwiches and tips for keeping fillings moist and slices neat.

Pruning Guide for Flowering Shrubs and Roses

Prune to promote strong growth, remove old or dead wood especially from the centre, and thin crowded new growth. Do not trim shrubs all round, shorten long branches from the ground or just above it, and prune spring bloomers after flowering. Apply yearly old stem removal and focus on safe targets like lilac, mock orange, and viburnums.

Central Experimental Farm

Kellogg's All-Bran Ad Claims Digestible Constipation Relief

A reader testimonial praises Kellogg's All-Bran for relieving years of constipation. The letter notes daily use provides bulk to move bowels, vitamin B, and iron, and compares favorably to patent medicines. Produced by Kellogg in London Ontario.

E. G. Himes Kellogg Kellogg’s London Ontario

Tourism Up In New Brunswick As Visitors Increase

Motor tourist traffic in New Brunswick rises about 19 percent over 1933 for the period. Non-resident angler inquiries for fishing dates in New Brunswick jump more than 40 percent.

New Brunswick

Guess Who Will Be The Elephant At The Zoo

Harold and his mother discuss a playful scene at the zoo where Harold volunteers to be the elephant. The mother worries but the plan proceeds with Harold acting as a keeper who offers peanuts and candy.

Harold Mummy

Advertising as Key to Restoring Prosperity Says Editor

The editor argues that a sustained newspaper advertising program will revive business activity and public confidence. Sporadic sale bursts fail to impress shoppers. consistent ads from merchants and others can restore faith in the country and in each other.

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